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  2. Yamantaka. Gilt bronze, 18th century, Tibet. 7 3/4" (19.5 cm.) tall. Cast in 3 pieces, the wrathful manifestation of Manjushri wears a necklace of skulls and a smiling snake as he dances on the back of a bull. A fierce devi leaps from the back of the bull holding a skull cup and chopper. The bottom of the statue is sealed. Purchased from Butterfield's Auction Gallery in LA in the 1990s. $6000.